£100

Pleasing silvery-brown tone, bold bust and a historical reverse - Tacitus himself won a victory against these tribes, among which were the Heruli, gaining the emperor the title Gothicus Maximus.

Ticinum mint, IMP C M CL TACTIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / VICTORIA GOTTHI, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. / P - Tacitus (historian) states that the Goths at this time were distinguished by their round shields, their short swords, and their obedience toward their kings.

Date: ca.269-70 AD
Diameter: ca.21mm
Weight: 2.75g
Catalogue ref: RIC 181

Category: ROMAN COINAGE
Sub-Category: AR and AE Antoniniani
SKU: AN-FJTQ (M)

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TACITUS - AE Antoninianus.

Pleasing silvery-brown tone, bold bust and a historical reverse - Tacitus himself won a victory against these tribes, among which were the Heruli, gaining the emperor the title Gothicus Maximus.

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